Partnerships Manager

Position: Partnerships Manager
Type of employment: Fulltime
Direct report to: General Manager

HappyTap is an award-winning social business, first established in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and now also operating in Cambodia, Bangladesh and India. We design, produce, market, and distribute an essential and innovative portable Handwashing Station for homes as well as Out of home settings such as schools, Health care facilities,shops, offices & other business establishments.

HappyTap is rapidly expanding and is seeking a results-oriented, hard-working manager that is passionate about improving lives while growing a team and a business. The Partnerships Manager is a critical role at HappyTap Vietnam, and the successful candidate will serve a senior part of the leadership team.

Responsibilities:

Partnerships Development

  • In conjunction with team members in Vietnam and across HappyTap Global, the Partnerships Manager will develop the overall growth strategy for the Vietnam market
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, the Department of Education, the Vietnam Women’s Union and institutional partners (e.g. International & local NGOs, multilateral bodies like UNICEF and bilateral entities such as USAID, DFID, JICA, etc.).
  • Develop partnerships with key financial, consumer financing and workers’ benefits institutions such as MFIs, Banks, Cooperative societies and Icare Benefits etc.
  • Recruit and manage distribution partners in key regions of Vietnam

Business Development

  • Thrive on meeting growth targets, such as number of units sold, partners affiliated with HappyTap, schools with HappyTaps, etc.
  • Brainstorm and execute new and innovative strategies for HappyTap to reach new customers and markets, while maintaining positive relationships with those already in the portfolio
  • Develop effective pitches to communicate value proposition to various partners and customer segments; pitch regularly
  • Be the primary point of contact between HappyTap and external partners, resolving any issues in a timely manner and ensure an optimal level of service
  • Ensure delivery of excellent customer service—continuously learning from our customers and partners how we can improve

Report & Admin

  • Ensure all reports are updated regularly and accurately, including Sales Data, Business Development Pipeline and Partnership opportunities
  • Compile weekly, monthly and yearly reports and other reports as required, sharing with regional and global stakeholders as required
  • General administration work according to company policy
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s level education
  • Young professionals with 3 to 5 years’ work experience, or a recently retired program/project professionals from the Government or NGO sector are encouraged to apply
  • Experience in one or more of the following sectors:
    • WASH
    • Social Marketing of products such as Solar Lights, Cookstoves, Water Purifiers etc
    • Microfinance
    • NGO Experience managing Partnerships, or Projects in Health, WASH or Education sector or managing Government programs
  • Fluency in Vietnamese and English
  • Good written & verbal Communication skills including Public speaking.
  • Excellent computer skills, especially Google Drive and Excel
  • Energetic, hard-working, willing to travel
  • Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making ability.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under high pressure.
  • Demonstrated experience in recruiting and managing teams.

Additional Information:

  • Based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
  • Competitive salary and benefits package provided, commensurate with experience
  • Please submit your CV in English to [email protected]
  • Deadline to Apply: 12 February 2021
Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Happytap
Vị trí: 
Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2021-02-12